Volunteer Opportunities
"Spring Thing" volunteer at Smith Rock State Park
Contact HEIDI KIESEL - PARK RANGER / HOST COORDINATOR
541-640-2915
heidi.kiesel@oregon.gov

Day-Use Host

Fort Rock State Natural Area

Needed From August 1, 2018
Needed To September 30, 2018

Unique HOST opportunity in a rugged desert Park setting! DAY USE HOST AT FORT ROCK STATE PARK available August Sept 2018!

Like a desert mirage, this National Natural Landmark rises huge out of the barren, immense flatness of Oregon's high desert. An enormous near-circle of towering jagged rock walls make it seem like a fort. Hike around and you'll soon realize it's even bigger than it looks! It's an old tuff ring set in what was a shallow sea in prehistoric times. As you walk around inside, imagine the early American Indians who canoed to and from what was then an island. Sandals found in a nearby cave are the oldest ever discovered, dating back around 9,000-13,000 years.

FORT ROCK DAY USE HOSTS will be responsible to patrol and oversee park areas, trash removal, restroom cleaning, data collection and provide interpretative and local information to Park Visitors.

Be a part of History by joining the LaPine Management Unit to protect and preserve this outstanding prehistoric land!

This is a great opportunity to give Park Hosting a try or if you’re a seasoned Park Host, a great way to explore a new area and take the lead of your own park! Please give a hey with any questions, I would love to talk parks with you and get you on board to join the Oregon State Parks Host team! :)

 

THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU AMAIZING HOSTS FOR DONATING YOUR HELP AND MAKING OUR PARKS AWESOME!